Something soulful has been not-so-quietly simmering in the heart of Berlin for the past fifteen years. Familiar yet distinctive, restorative but energizing, a solace and a storm: Stil vor Talent. More than a label, Stil vor Talent is a family. As they reach their fifteenth year together, they honor and celebrate their artists, staff, crew,... Read more »

UMEK presents his debut collaboration with Spanish duo The YellowHeads who have released on many great labels ranging from Kraftek to We Are The Brave, and of course their own label Reload. This collaboration with The YellowHeads is forthcoming on UMEK’s own label 1605, which has become a main outlet for the label owners own... Read more »

DJ, producer and Madorasindahouse team member Atsou steps up for his first release on connected with the ‘Sleepwalk Town’ EP, backed with remixes from Jenia Tarsol and Armonica. Atsou has been there since the early days of preaching the Afro house gospel in Greece. Since then, he has played in well-respected venues around Europe (Watergate... Read more »

Times like these showcase the immense power of the musical community to adapt to the ever changing world we live in. While the pandemic has turned electronic scenes across the world upside down, we’ve seen incredible initiatives started to combat the effects of Covid both in and out of music. “A Door to Nowhere” is... Read more »

Following his recent single Real Love released on Armada Subjekt earlier this year, Dale Howard returns to the scene with a bang, marking his debut on Noizu’s tastemaker Techne label with tech-house sizzler Gunny. The new release follows a remarkable slew of achievements for the producer who’s championed on airwaves and supported by pioneers including... Read more »

Vivrant’s fourth release of the year follows up Jeremy Olander’s retro stomper ‘Steps’, and gives us a return from Khen with his groovy, melodic peak time monstrosity ‘A Hero’ EP.  Since his debut on Vivrant in 2017, the Tel Aviv native has gone on to be heralded as one of the brightest shining stars on... Read more »

Robert Babicz returns with ‘Herz’, a cinematic, disco-fueled new addition to his ever-flourishing rolodex. The artistically-inclined Polish dance music talent has had his finger on the pulse for quite some time, with his dynamically versatile releases ranging the gamut from house, minimal, acid house, and techno. The seasoned stalwart has covered it all, and continues... Read more »

Times like these showcase the immense power of the musical community to adapt to the ever changing world we live in. While the pandemic has turned electronic scenes across the world upside down, we’ve seen incredible initiatives started to combat the effects of Covid both in and out of music. “A Door to Nowhere” is... Read more »

Brooklyn-based artist, Charles D (USA) is back flying the flag for Deep Tech Los Angeles (DTLA) with an irresistible two-track EP. Packed with progressive synths and saturated techno baselines, the ‘Feel’ EP lands hot on the heels of releasing on Pryda Presents and it already has a string of tastemaker support in the bag from... Read more »

Marking his fourth full release on the label, leading UK talent Darius Syrossian returns to Hot Creations this July with ​Flashlight​, a heavy duty two-track release influenced by the 90’s US house sound. Delving into his extensive back catalogue of vinyl, Darius explains how his early admiration of Junior Vasquez inspired the release. “​I listened... Read more »

Paul Kalkbrenner isn’t a conventional star. An underground techno artist raised in the East, in the wake of the Berlin Wall’s collapse, he’s gone on to top charts, sell-out arenas, soundtrack movies and deliver Platinum hits, while steadfastly refusing to compromise his artistic vision. This weekend Kalkbrenner debuted his new song Parachute, it encapsulates what... Read more »

The ends of days are ones with which Damian Lazarus is familiar, but, much like his biblical namesake, he too, has come back from the brink and risen to fight on, his career is interwoven with themes of survival and re-birth. Fittingly then, his second solo album does not wallow in our current dark times,... Read more »

Today we are very pleased to be able to speak with André Hommen. André has recently released his first album in the form of ‘More Than This’ via his own These Eyes imprint. The nine-track LP is a melodic journey and one that demonstrates the exceptional ability of the talented artist.  WWD: Hello André. Thank... Read more »

Breakthrough UK duo Tibasko are quickly establishing themselves as purveyors of an epic, highly melodic and unique sound that sits somewhere between breaks, house, techno and trance. Annie Mac has been a huge supporter over the last couple of years, which has led to plaudits from BBC Introducing, naming them in The Hot List of... Read more »

Times like these showcase the immense power of the musical community to adapt to the ever changing world we live in. While the pandemic has turned electronic scenes across the world upside down, we’ve seen incredible initiatives started to combat the effects of Covid both in and out of music. “A Door to Nowhere” is... Read more »

As TOR continues to set a strong early foundation, we head to the Mediterranean for an EP bursting with summer flavor and genuine energy. Collaborations are a pillar of the label program at When We Dip, as they capture the community and collective essence of electronic music. Greek aficionado VieL has garnered a stellar reputation... Read more »

Danny Serrano is one of his country’s most loved DJs. A native of Madrid, he’s also just as passionate about the city, and lays claim to being at the helm of one of Madrid’s finest studios – the world renowned Seranno’s Kitchen. As you might imagine from a man who runs a studio, Serrano is... Read more »

Belgian based electronic producer and synth enthusiast Melawati has joined the Ellum Audio family with an EP that marks the beginning of a new musical partnership. We caught up with him to discuss his musical inspirations, the upcoming release and what lies ahead…. WWD: Hi Melawati, how’s it going in Brussels at the moment? All... Read more »

To celebrate Bunker #20 this week John Digweed has decided to get back behind the Technics SL1210’s for his first vinyl set in about 18 years! With free admission, good vibes and putting the very best in a wide range of music front and centre every week, John Digweed has been keeping music fans around the... Read more »

Techno phenomenon Enrico Sangiuliano announces the second instalment of his newly launched ES System Livestream series. Taking place at the historic St. Bavo’s Abbey (Sint-Baafsabdij) in Ghent, Belgium on Thursday 16th July from 19:00 CEST, fans will be able to watch via When We Dip’s Facebook. Following the huge success of his debut ES System stream... Read more »

PasDeRoche is a media company where people share their passions in places they are passionate about: the outdoors. PasDeRoche is born from a synergy between the love of urban creativity and a deep passion for nature. From outdoor events to rugged expeditions, PasDeRoche’s goal is to make flourish the community’s ideas and passions through a... Read more »

Dip Day is a new livestreaming initiative from the When We Dip family, continuing in our aim to shine a spotlight on the characters and the projects pushing the electronic music scene forward, to highlight quality and integrity regardless of strength or size, and to be the connection between artists and with lovers of diverse... Read more »

SET’s Stay at Home Virtual Festival is a collaborative audio visual event in celebration of SET founder Christian Pineiro’s 40th birthday beginning Friday, May 15th 2 PM PT. This musical journey will include 19 artists and 24 hours of music. Christian is known for bringing the world’s finest electronic music artists to San Francisco for... Read more »

After the success of the first edition, Carl Cox’s Awesome Soundwave label (in partnership with Beatport) is announcing a second online festival for May 9th. The line-up includes Carl himself, who will also be joined by the likes of Christopher Coe + Ehsan Gelsi, Bloody Mary, Digital Afrika, Mat Playford, Giorgia Angiuli, An On Bast,... Read more »